According to officials at the Springfield Post Office, there will be no mail delivered today, Tuesday, Feb. 17. The post office will be open for walk-in customers, but you are advised to call ahead because officials have not decided what time the post office will close. A decision on mail delivery for tomorrow will be made at a later time.

Last week’s winter storm may have meant a few days off work for some residents, but for the Springfield and Washington County fire departments, it was anything but.

Springfield Fire Chief Jim Logsdon said the first responders made 10 runs between Feb. 18 and Feb. 22, including one fatal car accident, two serious house fires and a barn fire. They also responded to four instances of water flow issues after at- or below-zero temperatures caused pipes to burst.

Pieces of paper marked with alien glyphs hang taped to a bedroom closet door. Away from the bed sits a table with more papers strewn about and an iPad that looks recently used. At first glance, the scene looks strikingly similar to a spy’s secret lair.

There’s not any kind of covert operation being conducted though.

Instead, it’s a sort of homemade tutoring center for learning a new language - one that’s difficult and must be mastered in a hurry.

A Black History Month celebration was held at Johnson’s Chapel on East High Street in Springfield on Sunday. Local residents reflected on their history and spoke on the future during the event. Bobby Harris was on hand as the guest speaker, while Springfield Mayor Debbie Wakefield and Perryville Mayor Anne Sleet were recognized as the first female African American mayors in their respective communities.

A lifetime achievement award is intended for someone who has dedicated countless years of service to a cause or a community. It’s someone who has stepped up to the plate to lead when direction is needed. That description could not be more apt for Dr. John W. Cecconi, the winner of the 2015 Springfield-Washington County Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement award.

The Washington County Commanders’ year came to a close when they fell in the 19th District tournament to the Thomas Nelson Generals for the third time this season. The contest was lost 66-55 after fans were given an exciting final quarter.

According to Commanders head coach Bernard Smalley, while it was a disappointing end to the season, they improved as the year progressed.

“My kids didn’t give up,” Smalley said. “And I’m proud of them û they could have laid down but they played until the final horn.”

City officials received a tour of the Robertson building prior to last week’s monthly meeting, as the historic facility undergoes renovation.

Johan Graham, project developer, and AU Associates, the contractor out of Lexington, provided the tour as the makeover begins to take form.

Upon completion, the building will be host to seven residential units — three two-bedroom and four one-bedroom apartments — as well as an area on the ground floor that will be designated for commercial (merchant) use.

Protect Your Family
Narconon would like to remind families that the use of addictive drugs is on the rise. Take steps to protect your family from drug use. If you know anyone who is struggling with drug addiction, get him or her the help they need. Call for a free brochure on the signs of addiction for all drugs. Narconon also offers free screenings and referrals. Call 800-431-1754 or visit DrugAbuseSolution.com on the Internet.